Knowledge and resources

Reality checking expectations and an awareness of the often very emotive nature of these agreements is essential

Layering aspects of other processes into the collaborative mix can help deal with imbalances and sticking points

A specialist collaborative approach running in Melbourne for over a decade provides a cost-effective and smooth negotiation space

The cost-of-living crisis is multi-faceted and will affect the vast majority of divorces. IFAs working in tandem with solicitors can help clients prepare for an uncertain future

This is the landing page for all resources for our collaborative members. Here you can download all of your template documents.

The focus of this workshop was to explore some of the tricky issues which can occur in collaborative cases, brainstorm solutions, and consider how to get more cases using this method over the finish line.

Family practice is changing now more rapidly than it ever has done before. Just imagine prior to March last year when the vast majority of court hearings were face-to-face, when online mediation and collaborative practice was rare, and the Family Mediation Council would not allow mediators to conduct mediation information and assessment meetings by Skype or Zoom, save in the most exceptional circumstances.

The recently launched Resolution ‘Wellbeing in Family Law Report’ makes sobering, if not unsurprising, reading.

• 89% of respondents have experienced negative wellbeing because of their work.

• 26% of respondents are currently considering leaving the profession due to concerns over wellbeing.

I was delighted to have been able to attend so many great sessions during the week of Resolution’s National Conference this year. As an enthusiastic collaborative practitioner and arbitrator, I was keen to sign up to the session on the new collaborative participation agreement, hosted by Angela Lake-Carroll and Adele Ballantyne.